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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (57,500 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Volvo S60?

Mercedes Marco Polo vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Mercedes Marco Polo

  • visibly more trunk space
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Marco Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo S60 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 6.7 L/100km.

S60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 237 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes Marco Polo takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo is somewhat faster – reaching 220 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers visibly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo S60 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is substantially lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 735 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Marco Polo offers visibly more boot space – 670 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Marco Polo carries noticeably more – 650 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 km
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Mercedes Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
5,140 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,975 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Marco Polo?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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